How about another meet with them here in Gauteng. Two years ago we had a winner of a meet. On Saturday (23 July 2011) they will be available. We thought a braai at Rietvlei should be great. If Rietvlei is fine, we could meet at 12:00 and get the ball rolling!

I had a pm or two with Mads about Rietvlei. (Thank you Mads, you are a star! ) Maybe we can have the lapa at Rietvlei for the braai and after that a late afternoon game drive on the open vehicle for those who are interested! It cost R135 per person for the game drive...minimum 10, maximum 20 people.

I received some good news from Mads. We can have the lapa at Rietvlei for free if we book the game drive as well (R135 per person). In such a case we only have to be out at midnight!

If we don't take the drive, we can braai/picnic at the picnic spot and have to be out of the park at 18:00.

I'm off to Kruger on Saturday (9 July) for a week ( ) and must know within the next day or so whether we are going to be enough Mites to book the drive and lapa or not. If you feel that a meet at a restaurant is a better option, please post your suggestions here.

Welcome on-board Dikdikkie and JustNature..going to be great meeting you in person!

And a warm welcome to you as well Prings..I just knew you will be there!

Mads is currently sorting out things with Rietvlei. At this stage it's important that we book a minimum of 10 people for the late afternoon drive, so that we can have the lapa! We can braai before AND after the late afternoon drive!

Flutterby, I'm sure you can stay for the drive as well...just bring your family along!

Elzet, we are going to be in the wild, not a noisy crowded restaurant! Put on your beanie (the one that I've bought you for Tsendze today) and you will be nice and warm!

Going to miss you Joe, a meet without you is just not the same! (Seriously, enjoy your party. )

you are more than welcome to bring allllll your friends, I am not sure what time it will end , but you can leave whenever you feel like it!! .

If would like to do the drive, I just need how many to know before Friday...

You are right! it is in Gauteng. Rietvlei is close to the R21 (Johannesburg International Highway). It is in the South eastern Parts of Pretoria. Closest Suburb is Irene. I will post a map closer to the time.

It will be a bring and braai. So you need to be self sufficient. Cutlery, etc. I will post a list closer to the time, and bring alllll the warm clothes you have!! Rietvlei is the coldest place in Gauteng!!!

If you have any other questions? Please post them.

It would be wonderful to see you at the meet!

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